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Puppy Exercise Guidelines

Scientifically sound guidelines from Dr. Chris Zink

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Kerry Nichols
Oct 07, 2025
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This is an excellent chart that shows what kind of activity is appropriate for dogs at different life stages, starting in early puppyhood. Note the endurance column and when it’s recommended that something like 15 minutes of swimming is recommended. We need to help them to work up to this kind of activity, and we need to help protect their developing bo…

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